Jun 26, 2013
Thunderstorms formed over the Devils Lake region along a cold frontal boundary and low pressure system. Storms also initiated along the warm front which extended down into southeast North Dakota. Afternoon temperatures topped out in the low to mid 80s with dew points around 70. By mid evening of the 25th the storm tracked into the northwest quarter of Minnesota. Many reports of large hail, strong winds, and heavy rain were received.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 451900). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wilkin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.